The design of this coin reveals the profile of Erasmus, a humanist canon, philosopher, and theologian who inspired the creation of the Erasmus program. During his life, he advocated for peace in Europe, hoping to see a more unified and inclusive Europe emerge.

⁣⁢It is surrounded by beams, originating from the stars on the European flag featured on the crown, projecting the number 35 in the center of the coin, in reference to the 35 years of the Erasmus program. These links represent the many intellectual and
human exchanges between European students.⁤⁣